Sun Moon Empire Imperial Palace.
Ju Zi stood quietly by the window. Her goose-yellow floor-length dress accentuated her noble temperament. A crown inlaid with various precious gems adorned her fair forehead, and a hint of fair, lustrous white skin was revealed at her chest.
Her hands were crossed, palms facing inward, and pressed against her lower abdomen. Her gaze passed through the luxuriously decorated crystal window in front of her, looking out at the clean night sky.
Ju Zi had been standing here for a full half an hour, maintaining this posture the entire time. Long eyelashes carried a few water droplets, like crystals dotting them. Deep in her eyes was a tenderness never shown in front of Xu Tianran, along with an indescribable firmness.
"Tianhuang..."
Several days ago, Ju Zi had been secretly summoned back to Ming Dou by Xu Tianran.
Just as in Xu Zihuang's memories of his previous life, the current Xu Tianran was also eager to resolve the issue of an heir. Now everything was ready, waiting only for Ju Zi's body to reach the optimal time for conception.
But what Xu Tianran didn't know was that Ju Zi also had her own plans. To ensure this plan could be implemented smoothly and to conceal it from Xu Tianran's eyes and ears, she had already begun plotting several years ago and had made all necessary preparations.
She could never conceive offspring for anyone other than Yu Tianhuang.
Ju Zi had also completed the handover of her affairs on the military side. Currently, the three major Beast King Soul Mentor Legions, the Imperial Dragon Soul Mentor Legion, the Fire Phoenix Soul Mentor Legion, and the Terrorclaw Soul Mentor Legion, were all at the front lines confronting the Heavenly Soul Empire.
The one temporarily taking over Ju Zi's duties was the Legion Commander of the Imperial Dragon Soul Mentor Legion, Xu Tianyuan. In terms of seniority, Xu Tianyuan was considered Xu Tianran's clan brother. But in reality, he was much older than Xu Tianran and held a pivotal position among the Sun Moon Empire's imperial clan relatives; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to control the Imperial Dragon Soul Mentor Legion.
The strength of the Imperial Dragon Soul Mentor Legion was second only to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Mentor Legion. The Sun Moon Royal Soul Mentor Legion was loyal only to successive emperors of the Sun Moon Empire, while the Imperial Dragon Soul Mentor Legion belonged to the imperial clan relatives.
However, the Imperial Dragon Soul Mentor Legion had always remained relatively neutral and never participated in issues of imperial succession. This was why they had been able to persist. They only served the interests of the imperial family. Within the Imperial Dragon Soul Mentor Legion, there was no shortage of imperial clan descendants from the Sun Moon Empire's royal family.
As for the Ming Dou Mountain Range side, relying on the precipitous terrain and soul guidance defensive positions, the Sun Moon Empire had only dispatched the Evil Monarch Soul Mentor Legion and several soul mentor legions besides the Protectorate Hand to guard it.
At the same time, Xu Zihuang, Elder Xuan, Elder Gu, and Du Busi had also returned to the continent.
Du Busi separated from the group first and returned to Heaven Dou City. In the ten days since they left, the situation on the continent had basically not changed much. The Sun Moon Empire was busy consolidating the results of this war, while the Heavenly Soul Empire was actively building defensive lines at the front to guard against another invasion by the Sun Moon Empire.
After passing through Heaven Dou City and the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile School, several more hours later, Xu Zihuang and the other three arrived at the vast Standing Horse Plain outside Shrek City. The night sky was very clear tonight, dotted with stars. Bright starlight and hazy moonlight intertwined here, like a dream.
His spiritual power enveloped the entire Shrek City, and Xu Zihuang quickly sensed Ning Tian's location. What surprised him a little was that accompanying Ning Tian was also Ye Guyi. During this period, Ye Guyi had just finished her closed-door cultivation. From the aura and soul force fluctuations on her body, Ye Guyi's gains from this closed-door cultivation were enormous, and her soul force cultivation was not far from the Title Douluo realm.
This was also very normal. After all, those twelve groups of blood souls were refined by Ye Xishui over a hundred years of effort, by slaughtering over a million civilians. If Ye Guyi hadn't already condensed her soul core in advance, she might have been able to break through the Title Douluo bottleneck in one go with this.
Before withdrawing his spiritual power, Xu Zihuang sensed a familiar aura within Shrek City. His heart stirred.
"Tianhuang, you go accompany Tian'er first," Elder Gu said with a knowing smile toward Xu Zihuang.
"I'll chat with Xuan Zi about other matters."
Xu Zihuang said seriously.
"Ning Tian's current situation is best to return to the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile School side to recuperate. Elder Gu, you should take her back later."
Elder Gu and Elder Xuan naturally understood the implication in Xu Zihuang's words.
Elder Xuan asked in surprise, "Tianhuang, what are your plans?"
"I plan to go scout the situation at the front lines," Xu Zihuang nodded slightly. This was indeed what he had in mind. Ke Ke had suddenly come to Shrek City, which must be related to Ju Zi. No matter what, he needed to go to the front lines to see Ju Zi.
With the Sea God successor as a cover, Elder Xuan had almost unconditional trust in Xu Zihuang. His first thought was that Yu Tianhuang's actions must have been guided by Lord Sea God.
Ten thousand years ago, Sea God Tang San had crushed the Spirit Hall's conspiracy, and as Sea God's successor, Yu Tianhuang would surely help their original Douluo Continent defeat the Sun Moon Empire.
Elder Xuan smiled with relief.
"In that case, Tianhuang, you handle it yourself. I believe there shouldn't be many people on the continent who can pose a threat to you anymore."
With divine-level spiritual power and physique, this capital alone should be enough to contend head-on with a Limit Douluo to some extent.
Elder Gu also nodded to Xu Zihuang.
"Tianhuang, scouting the front lines is fine, but you must prioritize your own safety. Even considering Ning Tian and your child, I don't want you to take risks with your life."
"Rest assured, Elder Gu," Xu Zihuang replied with a solemn expression. A brilliant golden halo flashed, and after bidding farewell to Elder Xuan and Elder Gu, his figure appeared by the lakeside of Sea God Island. The clear Sea God Lake reflected the star-filled sky, and two golden-haired women were walking together arm in arm along the lakeside.
The two women were intimately linked by their arms.
The golden-haired woman on the left had a taller and more slender figure. Beneath her gold-white long dress, two sections of fair, straight calves were exposed, with the hem of the skirt swaying above them. The moment she saw Xu Zihuang, her noble and cold face instantly bloomed into a smile.
The woman beside her, with a slightly protruding abdomen, also looked over with eyes full of surprise.
"Tianhuang! When did you get back?"
The two women were Ning Tian and Ye Guyi.
"I just arrived as well."
Xu Zihuang stepped forward with a gentle smile and simultaneously took Ye Guyi and Ning Tian's hands.
"This trip to the Extreme North Ice Sea can be considered completed. Elder Xuan, Elder Gu, and Senior Du have helped me obtain the Sea Princess's soul ring and soul bone."
Xu Zihuang then briefly recounted the events to the two women, only concealing matters related to the divine inheritance. He did not want to bring too much pressure to Ye Guyi and Ning Tian right now.
Unlike Ning Tian, who was delighted by Xu Zihuang's gains, although Ye Guyi's pretty face was filled with a heart-stirring smile, when her gaze fell on Xu Zihuang, there was always an indescribable meaning.
"Next, are you planning to stay at the academy or return to the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile School?"
"I just discussed it with Elder Gu and Elder Xuan. Later, you and Ning Tian will go back to the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile School with Elder Gu. I still have some things to do." Facing Ye Guyi's gaze, Xu Zihuang said without averting his eyes.
"Tianhuang, then you plan to—" Ning Tian leaned lightly against Xu Zihuang's chest, unable to help but part her red lips. But she stopped there.
The dual changes in psychology and physiology made her feel even more insecure than before.
Ning Tian naturally hoped that Yu Tianhuang could always stay by her side, but she also knew it wasn't appropriate to tie him down like that.
"Don't worry, I'll come back after the matter is settled."
Xu Zihuang comforted her by pulling Ning Tian into his embrace, his gaze meeting Ye Guyi's in mid-air.
Ye Guyi asked calmly, "How long will you be gone this time?"
"I'm not sure either," Xu Zihuang replied frankly.
Ye Guyi seemed to understand something and said lightly, "Come back soon. I'll take Ning Tian to Sea God Pavilion first."
Ning Tian looked up at Ye Guyi in surprise, noticed the smile in Ye Guyi's eyes, and nodded in understanding.
"Mm."
"Let's go, we'll wait for him at home." As she spoke with a charming smile, Ye Guyi released her Sacred Angel martial soul and carried Ning Tian gracefully into the air.
Xu Zihuang stood in place as the three looked at each other. He knew Ye Guyi had guessed that he was going to see Ju Zi. If it were other matters, he could have stated it clearly. As for what Ye Guyi had said to Ning Tian earlier, he had no idea.
Not long after, Elder Gu escorted Ye Guyi and Ning Tian away from Shrek Academy. Only after watching the three figures disappear did Xu Zihuang withdraw his gaze.
In the woods not far behind him, a slender figure slowly walked out. Powder-blue wavy long hair complemented by powder-blue eyes, with moonlight flowing between the strands. Her exquisite, flawless face was like the most perfect work of art. Her expression was indifferent, but her eyes contained undisguised joy and sweetness.
In Wang Qiu'er's view, Xu Zihuang deliberately sent Ye Guyi and Ning Tian away to have a private meeting with her.
However, within Shrek Academy, she never showed anything and silently passed by Xu Zihuang in the opposite direction. From other people's perspectives, it was hard to imagine that such a relationship existed between Xu Zihuang and Wang Qiu'er.
Following her habit, Wang Qiu'er prepared to leave Shrek Academy first, then rendezvous with Xu Zihuang and use the Golden Eyed martial soul true body ability together to cross the entire Standing Horse Plain and reach the desolate mountain ranges near the northern part of the Star Luo Empire.
At that moment, she received a spiritual message from Xu Zihuang in her sea of spirit.
"Next time. I really have something important to do this time." Xu Zihuang's expression was somewhat helpless.
Wang Qiu'er's figure instantly froze in place. A blush spread from her cheeks all the way to her crystal-clear earlobes, and her walking pace clearly quickened. She even let out a faint, shy, cold hum, giving off a rather cute and charming impression.
Taking a deep breath, Xu Zihuang couldn't help but sigh. The number of women entangled with him was growing more and more.
Shrek City, South City, bustling snack street.
Ke Ke, who had rushed all the way from the southern part of the Sun Moon Empire, was sitting at a wooden table set up by an outdoor stall, heartily enjoying Shrek City's specialty snacks.
To get to Shrek City as quickly as possible, she had been traveling through wind and dew along the way, going several days without a hot meal. With the thought of eating her fill before going to find Yu Tianhuang, she simply set aside those psychological burdens for now.
Suddenly, from the corner of her eye, Ke Ke caught a glimpse of a familiar face. She subconsciously focused her gaze, and her eyes instantly widened. For a moment, she even forgot to chew the food in her mouth.
"Wu wu wu wu—"
Choking, Ke Ke's face flushed red as she patted her flat chest.
Xu Zihuang helplessly handed over the fruit juice from the table.
Like grabbing a life-saving straw, Ke Ke quickly took it and gulped it down in big mouthfuls. After a long while, when she had recovered, she stood up and slammed the table hard.
"You?! I?!"
Ke Ke's brain was completely overloaded, not knowing where to begin, looking utterly cute and silly. Seeing the surrounding pedestrians casting strange looks this way, she anxiously grabbed Xu Zihuang and dragged him into a dark alley.
"Come with me!"
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